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Private - Balcões Walk & A-Framed Houses Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Funchal, Portugal
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Discover the best of eastern Madeira, all in one day—and discover a wide range of natural, historical, and cultural attractions—on this private tour. Following morning pickup from your Funchal area accommodation, travel in a comfortable vehicle to the Pico do Arieiro (the island’s third-highest mountain), UNESCO-listed Laurisilva forests, and the island’s traditional A-frame houses. You can also choose to visit historical villages, scenic viewpoints, and more.
  • This private tour gives you the freedom to customize your itinerary
  • Round-trip transit from your hotel takes the hassle out of getting around
  • Get up close and personal with a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Learn insider stories about the sights from your guide’s commentary

What's Included

  • Private Driver/ guide tour
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off ( Free for hotels in Funchal , Canico)
  • Personal tour just for you at your own Pace
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Does not include pickup from the Cruise Ship Port (requires extra fee of €20)
  • Tip -Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We will meet you directly at the hotel reception, WHERE POSSILBLE If your accommodation is not a hotel—such as a villa or apartment , please wait outside by the main entrance. If your hotel is not on the list, please specify so pickup can be organized. Please note: Please check your email / whatsapp the day before for more precise pickup times, and locations. Pickup from All accommodation in Funchal, Camara de Lobos & Canico areas are included in the price. Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time. Please Note we do NOT PICKUP from Machico or Santa Cruz or Cruise port or any other location outside the above ones.

Itinerary

1

Miradouro do Terreiro da Luta

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Pico do Arieiro

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Ribeiro Frio

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Santana

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

5

Miradouro do guindaste

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Porto da Cruz

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

7

Pico do Facho viewpoint

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

8

Ponta de Sao Lourenco

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant seats available
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Perfect complete tour

Marion_L, May 2024
Susanna was a perfect guide ! She drives us around the east of the island. We saw a lot of things that we wouldn't have seen in one day one our own. Perfect tour if you don't have a car or a lot of time! We highly recommend it.

Response from Host, May 2024

Hi Thank you so much for such a nice review about our madeira Tours in Madeira So good to know that you enjoyed your madeira island Tours with " Travel With Us",

A unique tour at the East Coast

Isabelle_K, Jul 2023
Susanna was a wonderful guide. She first ask us what we would like to see and proposed then a tailormade program. She knows really well the island. This was the best tour we have ever made. All the spots she showed us were magific. She also know a lot and was telling us many interesting things.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hi Thank you so much for such a nice review about our madeira Island Tour in Madeira So good to know that you enjoyed your madeira Island walks with " Travel With Us", Best regards, Susana

Great tour

Nicole_B, Jan 2023
Our guide was great, very knowledgeable and friendly. He showed us so many places of interest and was totally flexible for what we wanted to do. Definitely would recommend this trip

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hi Thank you so much for such a nice review about our madeira Island Tour in Madeira So good to know that you enjoyed your madeira Island walks with " Travel With Us", Best regards, Susana

good trip. Absolutely worth to see

Markus_E, May 2022
good trip. Absolutely worth to see the eastern part at good weather conditions. Well organized, no delay, pick-up without any problems

Response from Host, May 2022

Hi Thank you so much for such a nice review about our Madeira Island tours So good to know that you enjoyed your madeira Private Tour with " Travel With Us", Best regards

Thank you very much for nice tour with a very friendly guide/driver.

KarenLise_K, Nov 2021
Thank you very much for nice tour with a very friendly guide/driver. It’s is so much better to sit in a comfortable car instead of on a bench in a jeep. We already recommended this tour til other cpuples at our hotel.

Response from Host, Nov 2021

Hi Thank you so much for such a nice review about our Madeira Island tours So good to know that you enjoyed your madeira Tour with " Travel With Us", Best regards, Susana
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